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Lakewood Police Department

480 S Allison Parkway

Lakewood, CO 80226

Phone: 303-987-7704 

Fax: 303-987-7711    

E-mail: arihar@lakewood.org
Website: www.lakewood.org

Salary: $4,136 - $6,162/month

Population: 146,000 

Sworn Officers: 209 

Application Deadline: 12/4/09

As Colorado’s 4th largest city, just west of Denver, Lakewood is the gateway to the beautiful Rocky Mountains.  Our 146,000 citizens enjoy a healthy outdoor lifestyle, with hiking, skiing, camping, and fishing just minutes away.  The Lakewood Police Department is nationally recognized for its sworn and non-sworn dedicated professionals and has been nationally accredited since 1986, a recognition that reinforces the Department’s commitment to professionalism and service.  The mission of the department is to “protect and serve with integrity, intelligence, and initiative.”

Minimum qualifications for Agents Recruits are:

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline by Academy start date (no exceptions)

• At least 21 years of age

• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Starting Salary:

$4,136/month

Additional requirements for Lateral Agents:

• Active P.O.S.T. and two years of patrol experience

• Abbreviated police training for laterals

Starting Salary:

$5,030/month

Positions include excellent benefits.

Next Academy begins July 6, 2010.

Download the application packet at:

www.lakewood.org

(City Services, Police Employment)

Mail or drop off at:

Department of Employee Relations

480 S. Allison Parkway

Lakewood, CO 80226

Deadline to submit application is Friday, December 4, 2009.

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage ethnic minorities and women to apply.

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